Tag Archives: heart health

Omega-3 comes from both animals and plants, it is extremely good for our hearts. Are you taking omega-3 fish oil supplements? You should be, many studies have shown how beneficial omega-3 can be to our health. There are three types of omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linoleic acid (ALA). ALA comes from…

A heart attack is a blockage of an artery that is a vital pathway for blood to be transported throughout the body. Even the idea of a possible heart attack is terrifying. About fifteen percent of the people who have a heart attack here in America will actually die from it. Being aware of the causes…

While we know avocados offer many health benefits we may have been overlooking the most important part of the avocado. What have you been doing with your avocado seeds? As it turns out avocado seeds have far more antioxidants than most fruit and veggies. The seed itself gives you everything needed to lower your cholesterol.…

Garlic could definitely be considered as a superfood, especially when it comes to enriching your health. However, its healthy properties are not the only thing that makes this amazing herb a must have staple, as it also provides a delectable taste and aroma to any dish. Garlic is loaded to the gills with essential vitamins…

Beer is something that can actually play an important role in some of our metabolic processes. Did you know beer is full of minerals and antioxidants? There are quite a few reasons as to why you should drink beer. The consumption of beer itself is actually known to even lower a person’s risk of having…

Aloe vera is one plant that comes in handy quite often and is easy to maintain. Keeping an aloe vera plant alive is actually easier than it seems. This plant can actually be used as medicine easily. Using the gel inside the leaves can help in many cases and is much more effective than store-bought…

Have you ever heard of Dragon Fruit? Sure it sounds like something strange and unique but is it? It is! This fruit looks like something straight out of a cartoon, in my opinion, it sort of looks more like a dragon egg than a dragon ‘fruit.’ This fruit has a very interesting flavor and is…

Vinegar was originally used as a food preservative but as it turns out vinegar has medicinal uses as well. You can use vinegar for a large number of things. Vinegar has been used to treat everything from poison ivy to stomach aches and that’s just a start. In French vinegar means ‘sour wine’ it can…